Monday, January 25

One World One Heart........2010

Last year I participated in the One World One Heart event. I love meeting people and knew that I wanted to participate again this year. Lisa of A*Whimsical*Bohemian created the event in 2007. You can learn all about it just by checking out her blog, plus you'll find the list of all the other bloggers who are participating.
Last year I made a covered journal (you'll find it here) that was won by Nikki. I made one for me, too, and I use it all the time. :-) This year we are taking a "Magic Carpet Ride" and so I wanted something special, almost magical. I wanted the gift to have meaning. I thought about it a lot and realized that I almost always have needle and thread in hand. Sometimes it's "magical" when I make something and it turns out just as I imagined. :-) Other times, I need a "genie in the bottle" to help me because things aren't going well on a project. I stitch things for people I love and care about. And so I made this.............and I call it "Needle Love" because we all "Needalittlelove". :-) I was inspired by the One World One Heart message. The appliqued circle on the cover represents "One World" and in the middle is "One Heart". :-)

This isn't the usual little needlecase. It measures about 5 x 7" and it has pages!!! And those pages have pockets that are filled with lots of needles! Look below and you'll see that when you open the needlecase there are needles for quilting, basting, applique, chenille (I use these for my penny rugs and wool projects), embroidery, and tapestry.

And that's not all, turn the page ............... and you'll find a pair of sharp little scissors for snipping threads and there's a soft piece of my painted wool to hold those needles once you begin using them. I added a couple curved needles, too, that are often quite useful!
And there's still more........the last pages have fancy metallic needles that I included "just because they are pretty" and fine beading needles because I like to crazy quilt and these are needed for beading embellishments.
There are enough needles to keep you stitching for quite some time! The fabrics that I chose reminded me of the 1950's when my mother taught me to sew. She was always sewing dresses for me and for my sister, clothes for our Barbie dolls, doing embroidery, quilting and more. She still enjoys quilting and loves her fabrics just like I do! When we take fabric and create, it's like "making magic"!!! I enjoyed using a little stitching "magic" in making this little gift (and when I find time, I'll make one for me, too).
So now, the rules for how you can win my "NeedleLove" case.
1. This Giveaway is open to all residents of the blogging world. I will ship anywhere.

2. You must have a blog to participate. In addition, if your e-mail is not included in your blog profile, you must include it in the comment that you post. Comments without contact info will not be entered in the drawing.

3. You must leave a comment by noon Central Standard Time on February 15th and the winner will be announced at 8:00 p.m. that evening. When the winner is drawn, I will post the name on my blog and then e-mail the winner. You will have 48 hours to reply to claim your prize.
I look forward to your comments and getting to know even more bloggers!!
Have a great day!
Sandi
Reminder......you must have an active blog to be entered in my giveaway!
Comments are closed...........winner will be announced this evening..............and the winner is......... Saskia! Click here for her blog. :-)

238 comments:

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Cindy said...

Hi Sandra! Your needle case is so pretty. Thank you so much for giving us a chance to win it. :)

I love those adorable little donkeys you made for your son, too. What treasures they are!

clogzilla(at)yahoo(dot)com

Unknown said...

What a lovely giveaway! I NEED it! Please fly on by my giveaway #999 if you get a chance! xx

Life's Simple Pleasures said...

That is so cute! Never seen one like it before.

Thanks loads for this!

reviewsbyabby at gmail dot com

Valrie said...

I love the poem A Legacy of Stitches. I am a poetry blogger/artisan so come and visit! Now that giveaway would be quite handy!Such a magical carpet ride I'm on for the first time! Come rest your carpet some more and enter my giveaways!

Valrie@
http://poemsmyway-valrie.blogspot.com

Grace said...

Please include me in your wonderful giveaway. What a fun blog to visit on the magic carpet. Thank you for sharing! gracebending@yahoo.com

Grace-»(¯`v´¯)-»

gracebending@yahoo.com

calej said...

Hello Sandi, such a lovely story in your header about your family! I love the stitched up project case too! How genius! :)

Christina from Manila, Philippines here!
Nice to meet you!

I hope you can also drop by #615!
http://calej.blogspot.com

Blessings!
calejbitsvyk(at)gmail(dot)com

Dianne said...

What a sweet giveaway! Please enter me in your contest and come over to mine-#35 and enter mine if you wish. Thanks!
www.diadsie.wordpress.com

Hege-Annie Simonsen said...

Fab idea!!! Lovely design!! Do you know what?.. I am short of needles, I found out a few days ago - because I, in my paper crafting hobby end up using lots of needles to clear the tip of my glue bottles when they go tight with glue!!.. I do not have my own hobby room for my scrapping/cardmaking stuff, so I easily tidy the needles away, frogetting where I put them... (must be age coming uåpon me??).

Thank you for the chance to win. Do stop by me and enter my giveaway, too - if you haven't already! :)

Have a great weekend! Greetings from Norway.( hegeas (at) start (dot) no )

Unknown said...

How Generous of you ! I'd love to be entered ♥

Missy ~ Winnipeg , Canada
http://misfitmomma.blogspot.com/
seksi_missy at hotmail dot com

Just Jenn Designz said...

Greetings from Virginia.
Oh wow... I just LOVE your "needle love" case! It's beautiful and tremendously useful. Great blog you have too! Please enter my name into your fabulous drawing for a chance to win.

Also, I would love for you to stop by my blog to enter my giveaway - #548.
Thanks,
Jenn

Unknown said...

Thanks for visiting my blog. I love the needle case! So pretty! Please count me in!

Shariyah said...

I love your little case, its beautiful! Please enter my name in your drawing...and if you haven't already, visit my blog #135 and enter to win 1 of 3 prizes there! Nice meeting you..
Peace & Love from New Zealand!

Bella Modiste said...

How fun! I'm hosting a giveaway as well, come stop by!
I would love to be included in your giveaway!
Thanks for the chance to win!
Naomi

Bonnie said...

I adore your lovely needlecase and the play on words you did with it. But I also love your blog header talking about the dresses your mother made and your family. Very lovely picture.

Birgit said...

Hi there,

Your NeedleLove case is just lovely. :) Thanks for the chance to win such a goodie.

If a glass bead necklace sounds good, you might want to visit my blog. It would be a pleasure to welcome you there. :)

Greetings from Munich,
Birgit
swappinghowdies@yahoo.de
# 849

Lisa W. said...

Wonderful little sewing book. Love your black and white blog picture and your little story. Please enter my name. :0) I am also having a giveaway and would love for you to stop by and enter. #1025

Marie said...

What a fab collection of fabric and inspiration! Excited- thanks for the chance to win!
Marie @ Lemondrop ViNtAge
OWOH necklace giveaway

Julie said...

So pretty :)

aunteegem@yahoo.com

Textile and Stitch said...

What a sweet and appropriate giveaway for such a large group of creatives! I enjoyed poking around your blog, love you little donkeys and the "anonymous" poem...so very true :)

Zoe said...

Hi from England! I'd love to be included in your giveaway, thank you.

If you haven't already, please visit my blog at #711 on the magic carpet to win a designer Cath Kidston bag, handmade by me!

Unknown said...

That's such a great idea! Please include me in your drawing!

Marsha said...

What a beautiful needle case! I am new to sewing (just figured out how to use my machine) and think something like that would be very handy indeed!

Cindy said...

I'm in love with your needlecase! Please enter me into your drawing.http://barbara-moorewhimsies.blogspot.com
or: lmoore@flippinweb.com

Deb said...

blog celebration & great giveaway, count me in!

Kate said...

What a treasure! Please add me to your drawing. I'm #836 on the magic carpet ride. http://evolutionofagardener.wordpress.com/
keilimoo AT yahoo DOT com

Julie Blanchette said...

Oh... You are one talented chiccie with a massive heart!

Please throw my name in the hat for a chance at your stunning little case!

Fly the Magic Carpet over Australia for a visit and a chance at my artsy Eco Linen Bag!

Julie x

janil said...

Useful and pretty!Pick me up please!
cal_rubies at yahoo dot es
Greetings from Spain!

Anonymous said...

Oh, I love it. I am just learning how to sew and would adore winning this giveaway!

Artbybdell said...

oh my last day, I am so excited to see if I win any of the wonderful prizes. Good luck on the drawings. visit www.alteredpaperarts.blogspot.com

Bibi said...

Gorgeous little needle case!

Kara said...

would love a chance to win this! Thanks ~Kara
www.bugro2.blogspot.com

Kathryn Lantz said...

Okay first off, your blog header brought tears to my eyes! That is so sweet! I love your blog already! lol
And I am completely in love with your giveaway! And I desperately need it lol
I'm so happy to be participating in the OWOH and get the chance to meet all you wonderful peeps!
Kat #1068
sassmowth [at] yahoo [dot] ca

Jblanton said...

how pretty and smart of you- I would love to win this!
Jennifer
ejxd95@gmail.com

LynnB said...

Very pretty! I would love to be entered into your drawing please.

Thanks!
Lynn Brooks
www.ThoughtsOfABlonde.com
#459

Debbie said...

I can't believe it took me so long to get to you, Sandi! I love that needlebook. Did you have a chance to get to mine? #94. There's still plenty of time.

Beate Knappe said...

Please Please count me in - this is so wonderful and come to my blog # 718

Gene Black said...

I love the needle case. Thanks for taking us on your magic carpet ride.

Unknown said...

This is sooo cute!

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